cao cigars 2010

First introduced in 1995, C.A.O.'s Honduran cigars are made at Nestor Plasencia's Fabrica de Tabacas Oriente factory and are made of Nicaraguan and Mexican filler tobacco, with binders from Honduras, and Connecticut shade wrappers. They tend to be very well constructed and offer a mild smoke. A new, superior line, C.A.O. Gold was introduced in 1996, and was an immediate success, so much so that, at the time of writing, C.A.O. International were five months behind orders. They are available in five sizes, all with Nicaraguan filler and binder, and Ecuadorian wrapper.The CAO line is one of the most sizzling, privately owned premium cigar brands in the cigar industry. The CAO line is consist of a wide variety of blends. You will find all CAO blends listed below.The CAO family consists of the following premium cigars:
(select to learn more about each series and its cigars)CAO 65th Anniversary, CAO Brazilia, CAO CX2, CAO Criollo, CAO Gold, CAO Italia, CAO L'Anniversaire Cameroon, CAO L'Anniversaire Maduro, CAO L'Anniversaire eXtreme, CAO MX2.Introduced in 1996, the C.A.O. Gold Label has received some of the highest ratings in the industry, including two “90” ratings, an “89”, and several ratings of “88”. Recently the C.A.O. Gold Corona received a Cigar Aficionado “90” (“Excellent”), making it the second highest rated non-Cuban cigar in the world. C.A.O. Gold Label has earned a much-deserved reputation for flawless construction, consistent quality, and a mild to medium-bodied flavor that is the perfect “step up” for the smoker looking for something a bit more flavorful than the traditional mild cigars. The C.A.O. Gold Label is a smooth Nicaraguan cigar that offers flavors of mild spice with creamy vanilla and nutmeg accents. Where the magical healing waters of the Minas Gerais region of Brazil flow, one finds a perfect balance between the baroque grandeur of the past and the artistic, culture wealth of the present.